301 More Ways to Have Fun at Work

by Hemsath, Dave

• ISBN13: 9781576751183
• ISBN10: 157675118X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-12
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

Research has shown that people who enjoy their work are more productive and creative and generally have higher levels of job satisfaction. Fun workplaces report high levels of team spirit and employee morale. And given today's extremely low unemployment rate, companies are under more pressure than ever to foster enjoyable work environments and retain their best employees.301 More Ways to Have Fun at Work combines thorough research with practical hands-on tools for injecting a spirit of fun into the work environment. Each chapter includes 40 to 60 examples of how organizations have incorporated fun into the normal course of the workday. Sidebars offer humorous and interesting facts and statements about the effects of fun on workplace performance and job satisfaction. Readers also learn about useful sources that can help enhance workplace "funativity".

Author Biography

Dave Hemsath is co-owner and founder of Business Outreach Books in Cleveland, Ohio. He is famous for implementing several of the fun ideas contained in this book in his own office as well as in the offices of his customers and suppliers. Some of his favorite fun ideas involve food (belly-buster taco pizza), drink (beer), and music (rock and roll) to loosen up a stressful workplace. He feels strongly that if you are not truly enjoying your work, you should find something else to do.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Introduction	1	(6)
Fun: One More Time
Dave's Hierarchy of Fun	7	(8)
Hiring and Retention: Fun-atics Need Apply	15	(28)
Corporate Culture: Fun R Us	43	(30)
Leadership: Fun from the Top Down	73	(28)
Customer Service: Priority Fun	101	(22)
Sales & Marketing: Fun Sells	123	(26)
Events: Gone Funnin'! Be Back Soon	149	(24)
The Twelve-Step Method to Fun	173	(12)
A Quick Review for the Fun-Impaired Workplace
Suggested Readings	185	(2)
Notes	187	(3)
Index	190	(12)
Companies Featured	202	(3)
About the Author	205